Staff & Expertise

Bruce Grant
Proprietor
Bruce has been involved in the family business of Brands Garage since 1978 when he worked alongside his brother Iain, father Ken and mother Terry. In 1997, Bruce and Iain took over the reins and now run the oldest established garage in Felixstowe together. Bruce has a special interest in classic cars and is involved in classic motorsport.
Alex Chapman
Technician
Alex is relatively new to the business, joining a few years back. Although one of our newest members to the team, Alex by no means lacks knowledge or experience when it comes to cars and has an exemplary background working with prestige vehicles. Alex is a keen motorcyclist and proud owner of a Ford Mustang. Alex also volunteers as a motorcycle blood runner for the NHS.
Tim Palmer
Technician
Tim has been part of the team at Brands Garage since 2015. Tim’s career began as an apprentice with an independent Land Rover garage in Essex at the age of 16, he has since worked for Jaguar and Marshall Vauxhall. Tim has 2 dogs and likes being outdoors, camping and rugby.
Richard Battle
Technician
Richard joined the Brands team in October 2019. Richard is very much a dedicated family man and football enthusiast, and regardless of the grief he gets from the rest of the team, Richard is an avid Arsenal supporter!
Haydn Colley
Technician
Haydn is the newest member of the Brands team, and started with us as an apprentice and is now thriving as a technician. Haydn enjoys socialising with his friends and watching motor sport.